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'''Fan fiction''' for ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and related spin-offs has appeared since the [[1970s]] or before. Many professional writers of [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] works have started in fan fiction. Fan fiction has appeared in [[fanzine]]s, [[charity publications]] and on the [[Internet]].
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'''Fan fiction''' for ''[[Doctor Who]]'' and related spin-offs has appeared since the 1970s or before. Many professional writers of [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] works have started in fan fiction. Fan fiction has appeared in [[fanzine]]s, [[charity publication]]s and on the [[Internet]].


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
=== History ===
=== History ===
==== The early years ====
==== The early years ====
During the late [[1970s]] and early [[1980s]], fan fiction appeared in early [[fanzine]]s like ''The Celestial Toyroom'', the monthly newsletter of the [[Doctor Who Appreciation Society]], and in ''Cosmic Masque'', a DWAS publication especially for fanfic. Writers of fan fiction included [[Andy Lane]] and [[Gary Russell]].
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, fan fiction appeared in early [[fanzine]]s such as ''[[The Celestial Toyroom (fanzine)|The Celestial Toyroom]]'', the monthly newsletter of the [[Doctor Who Appreciation Society]], and in ''Cosmic Masque'', a DWAS publication especially for fanfic. Writers of fan fiction included [[Andy Lane]] and [[Gary Russell]].


==== The 1980s ====
==== The 1980s ====
During the mid-80s, [[Paul Cornell]] produced an early version of his first novel, ''[[Timewyrm: Revelation]]'', which featured the [[Fifth Doctor]]. In the [[United States]], ''[[The Doctor and the Enterprise]]'' by [[Jean Airey]] was issued. It would later have a semi-professional publication.
During the mid-80s, [[Paul Cornell]] produced an early version of his first novel, ''[[Timewyrm: Revelation (novel)|Timewyrm: Revelation]]'', which featured the [[Fifth Doctor]]. In the [[United States]], ''The Doctor and the Enterprise'' by [[Jean Airey]] was issued. It would later have a semi-professional publication.


==== The 1990s ====
==== The 1990s ====
In the [[1990s]], fanfic began appearing on a [[Wikipedia:Usegroup|Usegroup]] called alt.drwho.creative. Print fanzines had not gone away. The [[Doctor Who Information Network]] based in [[Canada]] had commenced a fan fiction 'zine called ''Myth Makers''.
In the 1990s, fanfic began appearing on a {{w|Usegroup}} called alt.drwho.creative. Print fanzines had not gone away. The [[Doctor Who Information Network]] based in [[Canada]] had commenced a fan fiction 'zine called ''Myth Makers''.


=== The 2000s ===
==== The 2000s ====
By the 2000s the prevalence and the ease of internet access saw an explosion in fan fiction. Sites such as [[Wikipedia:FanFiction.Net|FanFiction.Net]] (launched late 90s) and Doctor-Who-focused sites such as "[http://www.whofic.com/ A Teaspoon and an Open Mind]" (launched 2003) became popular. Some stories, written by notable individuals such as scientist Dr. Megan Argo, who wrote a story ''[http://www.rigel.org.uk/blog/000279.shtml Doctor Who and the Silver Star]'', have even been given coverage in ''Scientific American'' and other media outlets<ref>[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=doctor-who-and-the-star-of-doom-2010-01 Doctor Who and the star of doom at ''Scientific American'']</ref><ref>[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2010/01/doctor-who-and-silver-spiral.html The Doctor Who News Page: Doctor Who and the Silver Spiral]</ref> Other professional authors still continue to publish fan fiction and proclaim it as such. For example, [http://www.paulcornell.com/2009/12/12-blogs-of-christmas-one-doctor-who_9773.html ''The Last Doctor''], is a story posted by [[Paul Cornell]] on his website in 2009. It seems to bridge two Christmas-related ''Doctor Who'' stories he wrote in 2006 and 2006{{what}} for British newspapers.
By the 2000s the prevalence and the ease of internet access saw an explosion in fan fiction. Sites such as {{w|FanFiction.Net}} (launched late 90s) and Doctor-Who-focused sites such as "[http://www.whofic.com/ A Teaspoon and an Open Mind]" (launched 2003) became popular. Some stories, written by notable individuals such as scientist Dr. Megan Argo, who wrote a story ''[http://www.rigel.org.uk/blog/000279.shtml Doctor Who and the Silver Star]'', have even been given coverage in ''Scientific American'' and other media outlets<ref>[http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=doctor-who-and-the-star-of-doom-2010-01 Doctor Who and the star of doom at ''Scientific American'']</ref><ref>[http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2010/01/doctor-who-and-silver-spiral.html The Doctor Who News Page: Doctor Who and the Silver Spiral]</ref> Other professional authors still continue to publish fan fiction and proclaim it as such. For example, [http://www.paulcornell.com/2009/12/the-12-blogs-of-christmas-one-a-doctor-who-story-for-christmas/ ''The Last Doctor''], is a story posted by [[Paul Cornell]] on his website in 2009.


== See also ==
==== The 2010s ====
* [[AudioVisuals]]
''to be added''


== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Wikipediainfo}}
* [http://www.fanhistory.com/wiki/Doctor_Who_fan_fiction Doctor Who fan fiction article on Fan History Wiki]
* [http://www.fanhistory.com/wiki/Doctor_Who_fan_fiction Doctor Who fan fiction article on Fan History Wiki]
* [http://www.fanfiction.net/tv/Doctor_Who/ FanFiction.Net - Doctor Who section]
* [http://www.fanfiction.net/tv/Doctor_Who/ FanFiction.Net - Doctor Who section]
* [[w:c:dwexpanded:Fan Fiction|Fan Fiction]] at the [[w:c:dwexpanded:Doctor Who Expanded|Doctor Who Expanded Wiki]]
* {{iw|dwexpanded|Fan Fiction}} at the {{iw|dwexpanded|Doctor Who Expanded|Doctor Who Expanded Wiki}}
* [[w:c:doctorwhofanon:Main Page|Doctor Who Fanon]] - a wiki for user created work
* {{iw|doctorwhofanon|Main Page|Doctor Who Fanon}} - a wiki for user created work
* [http://atlanteanpublishing.wikia.com/wiki/Doctor_Who Doctor Who At Atlantean Publishing] - Doctor Who fan fiction published by Atlantean Publishing
* {{iw|atlanteanpublishing|Doctor Who}} at {{iw|atlanteanpublishing|The Atlantean Publishing Wiki}}
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Fan fiction for Doctor Who and related spin-offs has appeared since the 1970s or before. Many professional writers of Doctor Who universe works have started in fan fiction. Fan fiction has appeared in fanzines, charity publications and on the Internet.

Overview[[edit] | [edit source]]

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

The early years[[edit] | [edit source]]

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, fan fiction appeared in early fanzines such as The Celestial Toyroom, the monthly newsletter of the Doctor Who Appreciation Society, and in Cosmic Masque, a DWAS publication especially for fanfic. Writers of fan fiction included Andy Lane and Gary Russell.

The 1980s[[edit] | [edit source]]

During the mid-80s, Paul Cornell produced an early version of his first novel, Timewyrm: Revelation, which featured the Fifth Doctor. In the United States, The Doctor and the Enterprise by Jean Airey was issued. It would later have a semi-professional publication.

The 1990s[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the 1990s, fanfic began appearing on a Usegroup called alt.drwho.creative. Print fanzines had not gone away. The Doctor Who Information Network based in Canada had commenced a fan fiction 'zine called Myth Makers.

The 2000s[[edit] | [edit source]]

By the 2000s the prevalence and the ease of internet access saw an explosion in fan fiction. Sites such as FanFiction.Net (launched late 90s) and Doctor-Who-focused sites such as "A Teaspoon and an Open Mind" (launched 2003) became popular. Some stories, written by notable individuals such as scientist Dr. Megan Argo, who wrote a story Doctor Who and the Silver Star, have even been given coverage in Scientific American and other media outlets[1][2] Other professional authors still continue to publish fan fiction and proclaim it as such. For example, The Last Doctor, is a story posted by Paul Cornell on his website in 2009.

The 2010s[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]